Red Tide...

Jingle Bill

Because this is the week between Christmas Day and New Years Day, we wanted to try to add a little humor to an otherwise humorless situation. During this season of merriment, while the Democrats have forced an unwanted Healthcare plan on the American public, we eagerly await the 2010 elections and hope that the American public will make certain that our Congress will never be given the Democratic majority again. I want to thank DI for the extremely funny (and incredibly well done) image above that he helped me to create for my personal version of Jingle Bells.
It just doesn't get any more fun than this!

(Everybody sing)

Dashing through a Bill -
With unprecedented speed -
O’er Healthcare we don’t want -
And changes we don’t need.

"Socialistic care" is Pelosi’s “Christmas treat” -
But its just recycled fruitcake that nobody wants to eat!!

Cap and trade - Medicaid
High tax and Single Pay....
Our healthcare has been hijacked
And free choice has gone away !

Hey!

Share the wealth -
Ration health -
Give bureaucrats control -
So they can empty out our stockings
And carbon tax our lumps of coal!

A day or two ago - Repubs put up a fight
When Congress called a session in the middle of the night

It was filibuster-proof
They cut our coverage while we slept
Yet those private funded policies
Were perks that Congress kept!

Jingle Bill -
A single Bill
And a trillion goes away
Congress passes bad checks but the nation has to pay

Jingle Bill
A single Bill
The Dems have struck again
Oh, what fun it’ll be to vote them OUT in twenty-ten!

HAPPY 2010 !!

A Christmas Card

Although many of you have already had the pleasure of hearing our friend "Z" sing on her site - DI and I wanted to make certain that this most special Christmas gift, one which she has given her readers, was able to be seen by as many people as possible. How fitting that the voice of an angel should be given to us during this most Blessed of seasons. Sometimes heaven simply shines a light on someone in order to allow them to reach others through special gifts that have been bestowed upon them by Divinity. Z is one such person who truly shines. Please take a few moments to listen to her rendition of the song, 'Mary, Did You Know,' and you will understand why we believe this to be true. On this day, and with each day to follow, may God continue to bless each one of us and each of our loved ones, as well as this great nation that we all love so dearly.
God Bless us, everyone.

Merry Christmas!

Blue Christmas...

It is with a heavy heart that I sit before my keyboard and write this. My family is experiencing an indefinite, very difficult period presently. I will not discuss my personal problems here. Suffice it to say they are significant. They have drawn my attention and have demanded my responsibility.

And of course this Republic has never been crumbling faster...

Nationally, I am beyond words at this point. I am not optimistic for things getting better. If they do, I only see it after catastrophe has reared its ugly head, and surely like never before in our history. Only then... maybe... will there perhaps be enough of an impact on the American mind to realize what we have callously thrown away and try to rebuild some semblance of it.

Until that catalyst, if it ever occurs, I have chosen to hold my family close and prepare for the worst. What I do or am motivated to do at this blog is uncertain. I am incredulous at how little I feel there really is remaining to discuss constructively.

I will continue to always hold dear those amazing friends I have made here. I will read you when I have the time and inclination, whether I comment or choose not to. You are amazing, staunch patriots. You know who you are... you could not have any higher regard or respect from me. I want each of you to know this.

Sadly, while we all are still allowed to say it, I bid you each as much of a Merry Christmas as you can realize. God bless each of you.

To You Who Answered The Call

The month of November holds two dates upon which this nation should focus our collective hearts and minds upon giving thanks. We celebrate Thanksgiving, a date to remember those things for which we are most grateful - family, country, freedom and God. And we observe Veterans Day, a date to remember why we are able to freely cling to those things for which we are most grateful.

Veterans Day is intended to honor ALL American veterans, both living and dead. It is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for their dedicated service to their country, while Memorial Day is set aside to remember those who have fallen. In 1938, November 11th was approved as a legal holiday and "a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace.” Initially, Armistice Day was intended to honor only those Veterans who served in WWI, but a campaign was launched in 1953 to change Armistice Day to “All Veterans Day.” President Eisenhower signed a Bill, Congress amended the Act in November of 1954 and Armistice Day officially became Veterans Day.

Through times of war and times of all-too-fleeting peace, our Veterans have always symbolized our nation as pillars of dignity, pride, steadfastness, honor and respect. Throughout our nation, there will be parades and ceremonies to honor those most deserving local Veterans, living and dead, who served in our armed forces. But this grateful nation can never thank them enough for their willingness to put themselves in harms way, to protect our liberties and preserve our freedom.

"To you who answered the call of your country and served in its Armed Forces to bring about the total defeat of the enemy, I extend heartfelt thanks of a grateful Nation. As one of the Nation's finest, you undertook the most severe task one can be called upon to perform. Because you demonstrated the fortitude, resourcefulness and calm judgment necessary to carry out that task, we now look to you for leadership and example in further exalting our country in peace. " Harry S. Truman, President (To those who served honorably in WWII)

It is the VETERAN, not the DEMOCRAT
who insures the health of this nation

It is the VETERAN, not the COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
who has given us the freedom to assemble

It is the VETERAN, not the ACLU
who has given us freedom of speech

It is the VETERAN, not the CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST
who has fought for our right to vote

It is the VETERAN not the LAWYER
who has secured the Blessings of our Liberty

It is the VETERAN, not the SOCIALIST
who has battled for American prosperity

It is the VETERAN not the CAMPAIGNER
who fought and died for CHANGE

It is the VETERAN not the POLITICIAN
who delivers us HOPE

Let us never forget that each day there are men and women who are still being called to duty and needing to be in our prayers. Veterans Day should first and foremost be a day to remember, revere and honor all living American soldiers. But in lieu of the recent tragedy at Fort Hood and those soldiers whom we have lost in the past few weeks, I am asking you to allow me to carry your thoughts, for just 5 minutes within this video, to those soldiers who have given the ultimate sacrifice within just these few days leading up to this Veterans Day. Please remember those who serve - those who sacrifice - and those who are called to duty - on this day - and everyday. And as we celebrate the upcoming holiday season, may we remember to give thanks to each and every Veteran for answering that call.

In memory of: Sgt Cesar Ruiz, Cpl Cody Stanley, Pfc Brian Bates, Spc Robert Charlton, Sgt Fernando Delarosa, Sgt Luis Gonzalez, Sgt Dale Griffin, Sgt Issac Jackson, Spc Jared Stanker, Pfc Christopher Walz, Sgt Patrick Williamson, Sgt Keith Bishop, Cpl Gregory Fleury, Sgt Josue Hernandez Chavez, Capt Eric Jones, CWO Niall Lyons, Sgt Shawn McNabb, Sgt David Metzger, Capt David Mitchell, CWO Michael Montgomery, Spc Nikolas Mueller, Capt Kyle Van De Giesen, Spc Brandon Steffey, Sgt Eduviges Wolf, Pfc Devin Michel, Pfc Kimble Han, Spc Eric Lembke, Spc Kyle Coumas, Cpl David Baker, Spc Michael Dahl, Spc Anthony Green, Sgt Christopher Rudzinski, Sgt Christopher Staats, Spc Jesus Flores, Spc Daniel Lawson, Sgt Glenn Stivison, Pfc Brandon Styer, Spc Joseph Gallegos, Spc Christopher Cooper, Pfc Lukas Hopper, Spc Adrian Avila, Maj David Audo, Sgt Bradley Espinoza, Pfc Daniel Rivera and Spc Jonathon Sylvestre

Please pray for those who are fighting for our freedom -
And never forget those who have died to preserve it.

For Z...

We are but human... imperfect and purely mortal. We have only Now and the memories that Now becomes. Our lives are a varied and frequently harsh mixture of challenge, toil, elation, logic, calculation, accomplishment, frustration, injustice, disparity, amazement, emotion, cruelty, shock and at times, misfortune. Under God's Watchful Eye and Guiding Hand, we scurry about wielding the time He allots.

And then He calls us Home... with a lifetime of lessons learned and contributions bestowed upon those we have touched. We sometimes, perhaps completely unaware, affect people in ways never spoken.

We do not choose the time of transition to God's Kingdom. It is not for us to choose. And so sadly it came for the dearly loved, devoted husband of "Z" of Geeez weblog. "Mr. Z" passed quietly in his sleep on Saturday, October 10th.

It is with greatest regret... and HIGHEST reverence, that we offer these simple words and images of condolence to the Lovely Lady in her grieving hours of incredibly painful, sudden loss. Our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers embrace you.

You are the Lady Slipper, dear, noble Z. Beautiful, delicate, principled, strong, stout, resolute and measured... yet eternally with such a high mark of kindness. You represent the rebirth and renewal of that which the coming day's promise brings.

You are an example to ALL those who read your words of sincerity worldwide. You love and are genuinely LOVED. Your friends, who know you in person or in reading, will ALWAYS be there for you.

God bless the eternal soul of the gentleman who too loved you so. And God bless you, Dear "Z". You're in our hearts forever.

~Defiant_Infidel

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To those of you who know our lovely friend, Z - we know that you are keeping her - and her family - in your prayers. To those of you who have not yet had the honor of knowing her, reading her words or seeing her heart - you will need to only visit her site one time to realize how many lives she has touched - and why it is so easy to love this special lady.

I was so deeply saddened upon hearing the news of the loss of her husband. Words still escape me. Therefore, I am hoping that the words to the song “Where the River Flows,“ by Kelly Morrison, will be able to say what I am simply not yet able to say with proper eloquence. My heart is truly breaking for her and for all who were Blessed to have known, and loved, and now mourn the loss of her wonderful husband. Watching, albeit from afar, the love that she and Mr. Z shared, was always an inspiration - and I know that a love such as theirs will live beyond the boundaries of our earthly existence. May God be with you, Z - as your dear one will always be with you - in your heart - in your mind - and in your soul. And anywhere the river flows.

Each time the river flows ~
An eagle flies ~
A flower grows ~
I will love you.

Each time a butterfly catches my eye ~
I’ll remember you…..

And you’ll be there ~
Inside my mind ~
Inside my soul ~
Where the river flows.

Yes, you’ll be there ~
Inside my mind ~
Inside my soul ~
Where the river flows.

The video below includes special photos taken by DI as well as several of my favorite images taken directly from Z’s site. It is my fondest hope that this might be able to bring some small joy to those who loved Mr. Z, while perhaps allowing those who didn’t know him, a small glimpse into the beauty in his life - and the beauty of his wife.

~Miradena

***Please Note***

We have closed comments on this post and ask that you kindly, respectfully convey your thoughts appropriately to Z at her own post here and/or here.

The More Things Change. . . .

On June 23, 2008, I posted one of my first videos to YouTube, entitled “What Lies Beneath Obama.”

Because the content of that video seemed to resonate with some people, I decided to make several more videos, during the election year. It was the making of those videos that led me to this subsequent (and most rewarding) writing partnership with DI.

Unfortunately, my little video has now become one of the latest, statistical victims of selective censorship. Far too many conservative bloggers have already fallen prey to a concerted effort by the current administration to censor what we say and how we say it. It is common knowledge that any opinions that differ from the far Left are not permitted to be reported by the mainstream media - and likewise, anything less than stellar praise of Obama is promptly admonished - even when it is ‘long overdue’ satire, such as was seen on a recent episode of Saturday Night Live.

This whitewashing of America has begun with slow methodical movements, and those with the most unclean hands are attempting to cleanse the internet of what they deem to be unfit material. Therefore, I am reposting my most recently censored video below, (intact - with sound). Although the audio was removed by Youtube - I will be leaving the video posted on Youtube, without sound. Clearly, that soundless video no longer holds a message that is worthy of watching for its content, but it is perhaps a message noteworthy because of its lack of content.

Censored Video - No Sound

It may also be worth noting that the song used in my now censored video is still currently being used on hundreds of other Youtube videos, all without incident. This was clearly a case of selective censorship.

No, I will not be removing any of my election videos from my Youtube channel. I will instead be redirecting anyone interested in seeing uncensored (knock wood) videos to follow a link from Youtube to our Defiant Infidels site to view them. Admittedly, the video below is now over a year old - and some of Obama’s specifically, highlighted Lies may no longer be considered timely topics. But since his patterns are still relevant and his promises will continue to be made and broken, we have to wonder what Lies are yet to be told.

What Lies Beneath Obama?

The more things Change -
The more they stay the same….